Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh to Visit Russia

Home Minister of India Shri Rajnath Singh will pay a bilateral visit to Russia from November 26-29, 2017. This will be Shri Rajnath Singh’s first visit to Russia as Home Minister. The Home Minister will hold discussions with Mr. Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Interior of Russia and Mr. Vladimir Puchkov, Minister of Civil Defence, Emergency Situations and Disaster Relief of Russia, besides other meetings.

The visit is part of the traditional high level exchanges between India and Russia and will further strengthen cooperation in key areas of security, the fight against terrorism, narcotics and disaster management. During his visit, the Home Minister will also meet representatives of the Indian community in Moscow.

The visit takes place during the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Russia. India and Russia enjoy a special and privileged strategic partnership.